Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Also known as
flatbud prickly poppy and chicalote
Taxonomy
Argemone munita
Argemone
Papaveraceae
Ranunculales
How to care for Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Water
How often to water your Flatbud Prickly Poppy
every 9
Flatbud Prickly Poppy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Flatbud Prickly Poppy in your home
a window
Flatbud Prickly Poppy love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Flatbud Prickly Poppy does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flatbud Prickly Poppy in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Flatbud Prickly Poppy after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Flatbud Prickly Poppy prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Flatbud Prickly Poppy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Flatbud Prickly Poppy grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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